FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce elects New Executive Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting on Feb. 5 at the Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion. Jamieson Brown was elected as President, Ann Waters was elected First Vice President, Jamie Hirsch was elected Second Vice President and Marc Bredo was elected Third Vice President. Brown said the one thing he`d like the chamber of commerce to do is engage with its base. “We want to talk with business members, get ideas and utilize the Alberta Chamber to lobby on our behalf.” Brown also believes the chamber of commerce “needs to do more to promote the community” and find different ways of marketing what it has to offer. Brown said they are working with the tourism board to create different initiatives and alternate ways of tapping into the potential of the community to attract more visitors to the town. Visibility has been a big issue in drawing visitors to Vegreville, noted Brown; and he is hoping more signage will be erected near the two exits on Highway 16 to draw more motorists into the community. “I truly believe Vegreville is in a great position to be successful.” Past President Scott Dixon present-
Correction
In the article ‘RCMP Unveil New Crime Reduction Tool’ in the Feb. 19 edition it was incorrectly stated that Al Ropchan was the President of the AndrewWillingdon-St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association. Ropchan was acting in place of President, Tom Adamyk. Ropchan is a Director on the Andrew-WillingdonSt. Michael Rural Crime Watch Board.
Pictured from left to right are: Third Vice President Marc Bredo, President Jamieson Brown, First Vice- President Ann Waters and Second Vice President Jamie Hirsch.
ed his report to members, and thanked everyone for the opportunity to represent the chamber for the past year. “The great work that the chamber has done, and continues to do, would not be possible without the support of my executive.” Dixon stated the chamber maintained
its memberships and gained an additional sponsor. “The number of employees we represent is approximately 1,500. We also implemented a new membership program to make it easier and more efficient for membership renewal. Members are now able to pay their membership on-line as well as update
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